Companion planting any tips????

[Blue Bird]

I know about marigolds but not the plants they need to go with but what other flowers can be used and with what ??? ??? ???

[Blue Bird]

[Mrs Ava]

Loads of things don't like each other, and loads of things love each other.

There are lots of websites with info - I have a couple of books also.  I grow sweetpeas with beans and peas to encourage more buzzy things.  Onions with carrots to prevent carrot root fly....

Here are some from the beeb: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/organic_companionplanting.shtml

[Mrs Ava]

http://www.thecei.org.uk/Beanstalk/companion_plants.htm

ooo a good list here!

[Blue Bird]

Cheers Emma Jane and thanks for the seeds

BB ;D

[supersprout]

I was persuaded to grow Summer Savory last year (thank you cleo :-*) This shrubby little herb repels Bean Beetle on the plot, and flavours the bean pot too :) A perfect little companion! Lots of websites, lists and references to companion planting on the Web, but Summer Savory is rather special IMO :)

Tip: when you sow the veg, sow annual companions at the same time. I plant them at the end of veg beds

[Blue Bird]

http://www.thecei.org.uk/Beanstalk/companion_plants.htm

visited the site and have printed off loads of info - reaaly helpful to newbies!!!
thanks

I was persuaded to grow Summer Savory last year

Not sure what Summer Savory is  ??? ??? ???

[Rose.mary]

Ti's a herb. I believe it is an annual as apposed to Winter savory

Rosemary

[manicscousers]

good with beans, supposed to stop the dreaded wind pains 'n' stuff  ;)

[Blue Bird]

Will have to get some then for the OH  ;D ;D ;D